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Boisson Bids Goodbye: Non-Alcoholic Drink Chain Files for Bankruptcy, Closes All Locations
Boisson, a non-alcoholic drink chain, closes all stores and files for bankruptcy due to overly rapid expansion.
Publix Protest: Shoppers Call for Boycott Over Removal of Popular Store Feature
Publix shoppers protest the removal of iconic green scales, calling for boycotts as stores phase out this long-standing feature.
Target Enhances Family Safety with Car Seat Trade-In Event in Spring 2024
Target's car seat trade-in event in April 2024 offers Circle members discounts for recycling old seats, promoting safety and sustainability.
McDonald's Early Riser Alert: Breakfast Service Times Announced
McDonald's extends breakfast to 11am daily, offering a full menu from 5am at 24-hour locations.
Lululemon Athletica Announces Store Closure in Seattle Following Recent Amazon Shutdown
Lululemon to close Seattle store on April 21 after Pacific Place struggles post-pandemic, despite other local business growth.
Chase Bank to Shut Down Nine Locations as Part of Ongoing Nationwide Cuts
Chase Bank plans to close nine branches this year, highlighting a shift towards online banking and reducing physical locations.
Taco Bell's New Refreshing Drinks: Innovation or Imitation? Fans Debate Fruity Beverages' Similarity to Starbucks
Taco Bell introduces Agua Refrescas, fruity drinks with green tea and real fruit, being tested for similarities to Starbucks' Refreshers.
Fosters Freeze Closes All Locations Statewide, Citing New Wage Laws as a Contributing Factor
Fosters Freeze closes statewide due to new wage laws. Workers face reduced hours, automation. Industry adjusts to cope with higher wages.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Faces Backlash Over Tone-Deaf Comments Amidst New Seller Fees
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy faces backlash from sellers over new fees and claims of strong relationships. (Photo : Unsplash/ChristianWiediger) Amazon's CEO, Andy Jassy, is facing criticism after he claimed that the company has a strong relationship with its sellers.
Chipotle Unveils New Burrito Foil Color, Inspired by a Tweet from Over a Decade Ago
Chipotle Unveils New Burrito Foil Color, Inspired by a Tweet from Over a Decade Ago (Photo : Pexels/Pixabay) Chipotle has changed the color of its well-known burrito foil for the first time.
It Was Inevitable’: Best Buy to Shut Down 15 Locations in Major Strategy Shift
Best Buy to close 15 stores as part of efficiency strategy, disappointing many customers. (Photo : Pexels/ChrisPanas) Best Buy customers are responding to the company's announcement that it will close 15 stores this year.
Crumbl Cookies Begins Closing Underperforming Locations as CEO Admits Expansion Missteps
Crumbl Cookies closes underperforming stores amid financial struggles and plans strategic global expansion.
Kroger Faces Backlash as Poor Service Pushes Customer to the Edge
Kroger backlash grows as poor service leads to multiple customer complaints, urging boycotts. (Photo : Pexels/KampusProduction) Due to bad customer service, a shopper has never returned to Kroger.
Steinway & Sons Announces Closure of Iconic Greenwich Store, Liquidation to Start Immediately
Steinway & Sons closed its Greenwich store and held a major clearance sale this weekend to liquidate stock. A new, larger location is planned.
Frisch's Big Boy Closure Continues: Iconic Burger Chain to Shut Another Store in Wave of Statewide Shutdowns
Frisch's Big Boy continues closures; latest in Covington, KY. Barnes & Noble in Merced, CA also closing, seeks new location.
Trader Joe's Shoppers Disappointed as Highly Anticipated New Item Discontinued Within 24 Hours
Trader Joe's discontinues new garlic bread after just one day due to packaging issues, confusing many shoppers.
‘Had to Hit Cancel’: Shoppers Identify Critical Flaw in Whole Foods’ New Cart Technology
Whole Foods' new AI Dash Carts debut in San Mateo, allowing checkout-free shopping but facing mixed reviews and privacy concerns.
Krispy Kreme and Kitkat Join Forces: Exclusive Limited-Time Flavors Unveiled
Krispy Kreme and Kitkat launch limited-time doughnuts with three new flavors starting Wednesday. (Photo : Pexels/AlishaMishra) Krispy Kreme has partnered with a famous candy brand to create three new doughnut flavors.
Papa Johns' Massive Expansion: 50 New Stores to Open Under Leadership of Former Delivery Driver
Papa Johns to open 50 new stores led by former delivery driver, expanding from Pennsylvania to Arizona.
Applebee’s New Bacon Burger: Craving Cure or Questionable Quality?
Applebee's launches the Whole Lotta Bacon Burger, exciting fans and sparking debate over its quality and appearance.
Best Buy's Strategic Shift: Closing Multiple Stores to Enhance Efficiency, CEO Confirms
Best Buy to close 15 stores in the US, reduce Geek Squad amid pandemic effects and cost cuts. (Photo : Unsplash/YunmingWang) Best Buy is set to close about 15 of its stores across the United States this year and reduce its Geek Squad services, which help customers with technology problems.
New Strategy Unveiled: How Walgreens' CEO Plans to Compete with Amazon in Health Services
Walgreens' CEO unveils a new healthcare strategy to compete with Amazon by focusing on in-person services.
Bored & Hungry No More: First Crypto Burger Joint Closes After Two Years
Bored & Hungry, the first crypto burger joint in Long Beach, closes after two years; the brand was acquired by Hungry DAO.
'Hate to Hear This': Port Arthur Residents React as Chili's Closes, Ending Decades of Molten Cake Memories
Port Arthur residents lament as local Chili's closes, ending memories of molten cakes and decades of dining.
Aldi Responds to Fan Outcry by Bringing Back Much-Missed Dinner Staple
Aldi brings back popular salmon burgers after social media plea from fans; available soon in Teriyaki and Chipotle flavors.
Chipotle and Starbucks Menu Shock: Prices Surge Up to 8% Over Legal Changes
Menu prices surge up to 8% in response to California's new wage law, impacting fast-food chains like Chipotle and Starbucks
Walgreens to Close Local Store Permanently, Leaving Residents Facing Longer Drives for Essentials
Walgreens to close Tacoma store, causing longer drives and waits for local customers. Economic issues cited as closure reasons.
Nationwide Shutdown: Dollar Tree Announces Closure of 1,000 Stores, Points to External Economic Policies
Dollar Tree to shut 1,000 stores, blames economic policy and internal issues. (Photo : Unsplash/MasaakiKomori) The head of Dollar Tree has announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores across the US.
99 Cents Only Stores Bankruptcy Filing Leads to Complete Closure of 371 U.S. Stores
99 Cents Only Stores files for bankruptcy, plans to close all 371 locations and liquidate assets. (Photo : Unplash/MelindaGimpel) The discount store chain 99 Cents Only announced on Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy in Delaware.
PetSmart Revamps Loyalty Program, Introduces Premium Tiers for 67 Million Members
PetSmart updates its loyalty program and adds tiered rewards for 67M members, requiring $1K in annual spending for best perks.